Where Villa Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Villa Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Villa Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Villa Heights
Making ends meet is harder in Villa Heights
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 13.1% across Virginia. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.1%) and housing insecurity (14.8% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 16.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.7% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Villa Heights
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.2% across Virginia. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Virginia. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 6.1% across Virginia. In all, Villa Heights runs above Virginia on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Virginia 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Villa Heights
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 67.9% across Virginia. Among those 65 and older, 16% have lost all their teeth (Virginia 11.1%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Virginia figure falls outside Villa Heights’ likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Villa Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.7% across Virginia.
Out of every 100 Villa Heights adults…
Villa Heights runs above VA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Villa Heights is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Virginia. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Villa Heights as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Villa Heights adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Virginia.
Care in and near Villa Heights
No hospital or community health center in Villa Heights itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Villa Heights; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Virginia
Share of adults, with the Virginia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Villa Heights adults are doing
About the same as Virginia on each measure.
1 in 3 Villa Heights adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Villa Heights and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | D | 41.3% | 16.5% | 18% | CDC place |
| Martinsville | D− | 44.8% | 20.4% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Villa Heights adults live with a disability (Virginia 30%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Villa Heights
Why doesn’t Villa Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Villa Heights.
What hospital is closest to Villa Heights?
UNC Rockingham in Eden, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Villa Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Villa Heights?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is MHC Dental Clinic in Martinsville, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Villa Heights.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Virginia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.